Edwards AFB News

  • Elementary school students soar at Mojave rocketry challenge

    The successful completion of the first commercial spaceflight to the International Space Station occurred May 31 when the Space X Dragon capsule parachuted back to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The historic mission demonstrated to the world that the practical application of Science,

  • Eleven members of Team Edwards are selected for lieutenant colonel

    Air Force Personnel Center officials have announced that 11 of Edwards majors were selected to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Andrew L. Allen, 411th Flight Test Squadron Richard F. Bailey, Jr., USAF Test Pilot School Brock E. Devos, 412th Operations Support Squadron Leonard C. Kearl, III, 461st

  • EM hosts 2009 Earth Day

    Team Edwards celebrated Earth Day 2009 with a day of recognition and activities at the Center of Excellence April 21. The event has seen an increase in popularity and turnout each year. This year, it was themed "Living Sustainable Lifestyles," and had more than 2,000 participants. "Everyday's an

  • EM hosts Pollution Prevention Week

    Environmental Management workers will collect household hazardous waste, electronics waste and universal waste Sept. 22 as Edwards celebrates Pollution Prevention Week Environmental Management is encouraging all Edwards residents and workers to take the next step in preventing pollution by making a

  • EM keeps eye on Edwards resources during CITS project

    When the 95th Communications Group and the 95th Air Base Wing Environmental Management office began working together to install the Combat Information Transport System here, the environment was one of their main concerns. Part of installing the system requires digging trenches in the ground, which

  • EM to hold hazardous waste round-up

    On Sept. 26 those who live on Edwards Air Force Base will have the opportunity to get rid of all household hazardous and universal waste products legally and safely. The base Environmental Management Team will be hosting a "hazardous waste round-up" at the Base Exchange parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3

  • Emergency Care versus Urgent Care

    In the event of a medical crisis, sometimes it's hard to determine if you should go to the emergency department or an urgent care center. You can help make emergency care as efficient and effective as possible by knowing how to distinguish an emergency from urgent and routine health concerns. Is it

  • Emergency Management events for National Preparedness Month

    September is National Preparedness Month, and Edwards Emergency Management is inviting everyone to come out to the Exchange lobby every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the month to learn about preparedness on a variety of subjects, play a game and win a prize. Visitors to the display will be